Payroll Hours Calculator
Calculate gross pay and overtime based on regular hours, overtime hours, and pay rates. Supports standard overtime rules (time and a half).
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How to Use the Payroll Hours Calculator
This calculator computes gross pay based on regular and overtime hours. Follow these steps:
- Enter Regular Hours Worked (e.g., 40). Use half-hour increments if needed (e.g., 37.5).
- Enter Overtime Hours Worked (e.g., 5). Leave as 0 if none.
- Enter Regular Hourly Rate in dollars (e.g., 20.00).
- Set Overtime Multiplier (default 1.5 for time-and-a-half). Must be at least 1.
- Click Calculate Pay. Results show:
- Regular Pay = Regular Hours × Rate
- Overtime Pay = Overtime Hours × Rate × Multiplier
- Total Gross Pay = Regular Pay + Overtime Pay
All inputs must be non-negative numbers. Invalid entries show red borders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The overtime multiplier is the factor applied to the regular hourly rate for overtime hours. Common values are 1.5 (time and a half) or 2.0 (double time).
This calculator is designed for hourly employees. For salaried employees, you would need to convert salary to an equivalent hourly rate first.
You can enter hours in decimals, e.g., 0.5 for half an hour. The calculator supports fractional hours.
